AFEX

Overview

Operating as AFEX Commodities Exchange Limited, this pan-African commodities exchange connects producers, processors, traders, and investors to create an efficient ecosystem for commodity trading across Africa. Focusing on establishing a "trust economy" for commodities, the organization facilitates fair value exchange and increased productivity, with a significant emphasis on supporting smallholder farmers and addressing food systems challenges on the continent.

The company operates through three pillars: infrastructure, markets, and capital. It offers a robust trading platform featuring market access, seamless cross-border trade, and diverse commodity portfolios. Additional services include storage, financing options, training, and agriculture insurance strategies. With operations in seven countries and a commitment to improving livelihoods, it plays an influential role in enhancing Africa’s agricultural sector and driving economic growth.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +234 903 000 1333
• Website: africaexchange.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/afex-commodities-exchange

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Commodity trading and market access for African producers
• Development of a digital trading platform
• Supporting smallholder farmers with financing solutions
• Storage, warehousing, and logistics for commodities
• Training and agricultural insurance initiatives
• Enhancing food security and agricultural value chains
• Market transparency and innovation in agritech

Technologies Used

• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• DoubleClick
• ElasticEmail
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Netlify
• Outlook
• React
• Slack

Buyer Teams to Target

Trading & Market Operations

• Head of Trading Operations
• Market Analyst
• Commodity Trader
• Trade Compliance Manager
• Derivatives Specialist
• Clearing Operations Lead

Technology & Platform Development

• Chief Technology Officer
• Software Engineering Manager
• Product Owner, Platform
• Full Stack Developer
• DevOps Engineer
• IT Security Manager

Agricultural Supply Chain & Operations

• Head of Supply Chain
• Logistics Manager
• Warehouse Operations Supervisor
• Procurement Lead
• Distribution Manager
• Warehouse Compliance Officer

Financial Services & Risk Management

• Head of Finance
• Risk and Compliance Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Capital Markets Lead
• Insurance & Hedging Specialist
• Funding Solutions Manager

What They Buy

• Trading platform software and infrastructure
• Commodity market data and analytics services
• Cloud hosting and cybersecurity solutions
• Warehouse management and logistics systems
• Financial risk management tools
• Farmer engagement and outreach technologies
• Insurance and agriculture advisory services

Signals to Watch

• 📈 New cross-border trading initiatives launched
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new trading or analytics technologies
• 💸 Recent funding or capital investments secured
• 🚚 Expansion of storage, warehousing, or logistics capacity
• 🗣️ Announcement of farmer training or outreach programs
• 🧑‍⚖️ New regulations impacting capital markets or commodity exchanges